Atlantic Camas (Scilloides)

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Atlantic Camas (Scilloides)

The
Atlantic Camas (Scilloides) is generally described as
a perennial forb/herb.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
spring and summer .
The
Atlantic Camas (Scilloides) has
green foliage and
inconspicuous
blue flowers, with
a smattering of
conspicuous brown fruits or seeds.
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
mid spring,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
spring and continuing until
spring.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Atlantic Camas (Scilloides) has a
moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a
moderate growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Atlantic Camas (Scilloides) will reach up to
2.5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
0 inches.

The
Atlantic Camas (Scilloides) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
bulbs, seed.
It has a
slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have
medium vigor.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-28°F.
has
low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.